by A. T. Baron | Oct 30, 2017 | Illustrating, Writing
While many people are getting ready for Halloween at this time of year, writers are getting ready for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Starting November 1, writers put their noses to the grindstone–or fingers to the keyboard–and try to churn out a...
by A. T. Baron | Jan 30, 2017 | General, Writing
Time has slipped by a little too quick. I actually started this post back in December, but so much has happened I now find myself barely getting it finished before January ends. At the end of each year, I review the steps my business took and plan for any changes....
by A. T. Baron | Nov 2, 2016 | Writing
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) has begun, and although I am not participating this year, I will still be working hard. I am currently deep in the editing phase of The Ruby Cell, so writing an additional 50,000 words just won’t be possible. I’m not Super...
by A. T. Baron | Oct 14, 2016 | Fortune Cookie Friday, Writing
I always enjoy getting a fortune about writing. They give you advice in a simple, short format. Most of my library on writing is full of fat books that, to be honest, I don’t refer to as often as I should. Today’s fortune is a quote by William Zinsser, an American...
by A. T. Baron | Apr 30, 2016 | Writing
Not too long ago, I read an article by Christine Frazier, How to Take Charge of Your Novel’s Symbolism. It discussed the symbols used in books, like J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series and Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Game. Writing The Ruby Cell has come a long way...
by A. T. Baron | Mar 24, 2016 | General, Writing
If you are a geek like me, and enjoy The Lord of the Rings, then listen up for some fantastic news. Tomorrow is Tolkien Reading Day! The Tolkien Society founded Tolkien Reading Day in 2002, and organized it since 2003. The society is an educational charity, literary...